Positive Health Network (formely The AIDS Network)
The AIDS Network is a registered charitable community-based organization that offers HIV-related support, education and harm reduction programs and services within the communities of Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Brant.
All Services are strictly confidential. We will meet you where you are. We can provide support where it is convenient to you & you feel most comfortable. A coffee shop, your home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged. Meetings can be held throughout the region. We provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV.
1. Support Services
Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
Support for people living with HIV, affected and allies
Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
Food security assistance
Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton - transportation support if it is provided)
Monthly peer support group
Referrals and resources
2. Education and Training
A variety of topics are available for service providers, service users and affected communities. They include:
Agency Overview
HIV 101
Stigma and discrimination
Healthy disclosure
Harm Reduction
Positive Self-Management Program
Peer volunteer training
3. Our Partners
Grand River Community Health Center
Brant County Public Unit
Haldimand Norfolk Public Health
Six Nations Health Services
Special Immunology Services Clinic, Hamilton Health Sciences
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program Brant Community Healthcare System
Community members
Our partners are also members of the AIDS Network Advisory Committee for the region of Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant. Committee members strive to create equitable access to health and social supports/services for populations vulnerable to and living with HIV/AIDS.
Services
- Counselling and Support
- Harm Reduction
- Food and Practical Assistance
- Health and Wellness